Zinc Alloy Velvet Fabric for Shirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Velvet Fabric for Shirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Velvet Fabric is the version buyers specify for shirts when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Zinc Alloy gives velvet fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Velvet Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Powder Coating, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Enzyme Washing |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Related applications | Boots, Lingerie, Activewear, Evening Wear |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Underwear
- Socks
- Boots
- Sleepwear
- Gloves
- Down Jackets
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover applique patch, woven hang tag, swivel hook, size sticker, and the processes most often paired with velvet fabric include anti-static finishing, heat setting, calendering.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
